John Deere 8500 4WD Forage Harvester Specs (2018-2025)

The John Deere 8500 4WD Forage Harvester (2018-2025) combines typical engine power at 577 hp (430 kW) with low travel speed at 12.4 mph (20 km/h). Its published transport width is 12.1 ft (3.7 m).
Specification profile

2018-2025

Engine power: 577 hp (430 kW)Travel speed: 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Transport width: 12.1 ft (3.7 m)Max. Pick-up Width: 9.84 ft (3 m)
577 hp (430 kW)Engine power
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
12.1 ft (3.7 m)Transport width
9.84 ft (3 m)Max. Pick-up Width
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Min. Pick-up Width
12.8 ft (3.89 m)Transport height
21.7 ft (6.6 m)Transport length
3.57 US gal (13.5 L)Displacement
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Average

577 hp (430 kW)
Low 126 hp (94 kW)Typical 586 hp (437 kW)High 1,006 hp (750 kW)

Engine power is close to the typical figure.

Travel speed

Low

12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Low 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Typical 19.8 mph (31.9 km/h)High 24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Travel speed is well below the typical figure.

Transport width

Above average

12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Low 8.2 ft (2.5 m)Typical 10.7 ft (3.27 m)High 12.3 ft (3.74 m)

Transport width is above the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

12.8 ft (3.89 m)
Low 9.84 ft (3 m)Typical 12.4 ft (3.78 m)High 13.1 ft (4 m)

Transport height is close to the typical figure.

Transport length

Average

21.7 ft (6.6 m)
Low 14.8 ft (4.5 m)Typical 22.8 ft (6.96 m)High 28.2 ft (8.59 m)

Transport length is close to the typical figure.

Displacement

Low

3.57 US gal (13.5 L)
Low 2.38 US gal (9 L)Typical 8.19 US gal (31 L)High 63.9 US gal (242 L)

Displacement is well below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Max. Pick-up Width9.84 ft (3 m)
Min. Pick-up Width8.37 ft (2.55 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length21.7 ft (6.6 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.89 m)
Transport width12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air BrakesNO
Air conditioningYES
All-wheel DriveYES
CabinYES
Metal DetectorNO
Overload SafetyNO
Rollover ProtectionNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer John Deere
Model 8500 4WD Forage Harvester
Model year / production 2018-2025
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power577 hp (430 kW)
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)

Dimensions

Max. Pick-up Width9.84 ft (3 m)
Min. Pick-up Width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.89 m)
Transport length21.7 ft (6.6 m)
Transport width12.1 ft (3.7 m)

Capacity & weight

Overload SafetyNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement3.57 US gal (13.5 L)
Emission levelTier 4 f/EU V
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type6135H2014
Number of cylinders6.0
All-wheel DriveYes
Transmission TypeA

Setup & fitment

Back Tyres620/70 R30
Front Tyres900/60 R42

Features

Air conditioningYes

Other specifications

Model series8000
Air BrakesNo
BrakesS
CabinYes
Metal DetectorNo
Rollover ProtectionNo
SteeringHH